Зачем вы меня обижаете? — Nikolai Gogol | Printable Wall Art

“Зачем вы меня обижаете?”
“Why do you torment me so?”

Words by Nikolai Gogol (1809-1852) — Author of Dead Souls and The Government Inspector.

About this quote

This poignant plea is a quiet call for fundamental human empathy. Spoken by a vulnerable character targeted by thoughtless colleagues, it asks the listener to pause and recognise the quiet dignity in every person. The line highlights how easily small acts of cruelty can crush a gentle spirit, reminding us to treat others with patience and kindness.

It comes from Nikolai Gogol's famous 1842 short story, The Overcoat. The line is uttered by the impoverished clerk Akaky Akakievich when his office colleagues mercilessly tease him, marking a famous moment of tragic human pathos in Russian literature.

People often hang this in a private study or reading corner as a quiet, reflective reminder of compassion.

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